May 14, 2025

Sevoflurane Sedation Linked to Lower ARDS Survival

A large French clinical trial found that patients with moderate to severe ARDS who received sevoflurane had fewer ventilator-free days and lower 90-day survival than those sedated with propofol.

Conexiant

May 14, 2025

USPSTF: Syphilis Screening During Pregnancy Gets A-Rating

USPSTF reaffirms A-rating for universal syphilis screening during pregnancy as congenital syphilis cases reach a 30-year high.

Conexiant

May 14, 2025

Home Wash Leaves Scrubs Full of Superbugs

Home washing machines often fail to disinfect health care workers' uniforms, leaving antibiotic-resistant bacteria behind.

Conexiant

May 09, 2025

FDA Clears First At-Home HPV Test

"This approval is not just about an innovative new product; it’s about finally giving women an option that makes sense for their lives."

Conexiant

May 09, 2025

Measles Cases Top 1,000 in U.S.

U.S. measles cases surpass 1,000 for the first time since 2019, with Texas at the center of the outbreak.

Reuters

May 09, 2025

Mediastinitis Carries Highest Death Risk Postsurgery

Mediastinitis leads to the highest risk of death within 90 days after surgery.

Conexiant

May 09, 2025

Few Patients With STI Receive Recommended Antibiotics: Study

A 5-year national study of over 8,800 cases found that fewer than 40% of patients with gonorrhea and just 14% of those with chlamydia were treated with CDC-recommended antibiotics in U.S. primary care.

Conexiant

May 08, 2025

mRNA Combo Vaccine Effective Against Respiratory Viruses

A phase III trial of mRNA-1083 demonstrates immunogenicity and acceptable safety profile in adults 50 years and older.

Conexiant

May 07, 2025

Dr. Vinay Prasad Shakes Up FDA Leadership

The FDA has appointed Vinay Prasad as its new vaccine chief, shaking up biotech stocks and signaling potential shifts in drug approvals.

Reuters